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SEOUL, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Wednesday launched a variant of the popular Galaxy Note smartphone with a curved display, moving a step closer to introducing wearable devices with flexible screens. The Galaxy Round's 5.7-inch (14.4-centimetre) display has a slight horizontal curve and weighs less than the Galaxy Note 3, allowing a more comfortable grip than other flat-screen models on the market, mobile carrier SK Telecom Co Ltd said in a statement.

" Limitless " is set to receive the small screen treatment. Relativity Television has partnered with Bradley Cooper and Georgeville TV to adapt the 2011 pic for television, it was announced at MIPCOM over the weekend. Cooper, who starred in the film, will serve as exec producer. Leslie Dixon and Scott Kroopf will co-exec produce the series. Relativity produced the feature film, so having the studio's TV division -- Relativity TV -- produce the small screen version is an organic segue for the property.

Samsung on Wednesday unveiled a smartwatch with a small screen offering basic functions like photos, hands-free calls and instant messaging, aimed to work as an accessory to its Galaxy smartphones. The world's top handset maker hopes the Galaxy Gear will boost the appeal of its range of Android-powered smartphones, as it battles to maintain supremacy in the rapidly saturating high-end mobile market against arch rival Apple Inc. Its launch, timed to coincide with the start of the IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin, also signals the South Korean giant is more than just a fast follower in innovation behind Apple, which is preparing to release a new iPhone next week but is yet to go public with any wearable devices.

In his first voiceover role, Bradley Cooper has joined Marvel's " Guardians of the Galaxy " as Rocket Racoon. Marvel officially confirmed the casting Friday. Variety reported on Aug. 22 that Cooper was in early talks for the machine-gun wielding character as a key member of the "Guardians" fleet. Rocket Racoon appeared onscreen in Disney's D23 Expo earlier this month in Marvel's teaser and promises to be a more realistic looking version of the genetically modified character.

Aug 28 (Reuters) - United States forward Landon Donovan has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with LA Galaxy, allaying fears he might leave the club to pursue a new challenge abroad. Donovan, the Galaxy's all-time leading striker with 99 goals in 210 games, is now likely to end his illustrious playing career in Los Angeles in Major League Soccer (MLS). "This organization has always treated me with the utmost respect and I feel truly blessed that I am able to continue playing here," Donovan, 31, said in a statement released by the club on Wednesday.

Disney will pitch baseball drama " Million Dollar Arm " into theaters on May 16, 2014. Craig Gillespie (pictured) ("Lars and the Real Girl") is directing the film, based on a script by Tom McCarthy ("Win Win"), about real-life sports agent Jeff Bernstein who discovered professional pitchers Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel through a reality show he staged in India with cricket players. Cast includes Jon Hamm , Alan Arkin and Allyn Rachel. Mayhem Pictures and Roth Films are producing with shooting set for Mumbai, India and Atlanta.

Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" has firmed up its cast with Glenn Close confirmed for the Nova Prime police force role. Marvel screened early footage of the tentpole, set for release by Disney on Aug. 1, 2014, on Saturday at Comic-Con. Director James Gunn appeared with cast members Chris Pratt (who portrays Star-Lord), Zoe Saldana (Gamora), Dave Bautista (Drax the Destroyer), Benicio Del Toro (the Collector), Lee Pace (Ronan the Accuser), Karen Gillan (Nebula), Djimon Hounsou (Korath the Pursuer)

TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry's total market value plunged by more than one-fourth on Friday after the smartphone maker reported dismal quarterly results, prompting ever-deeper skepticism about a long-promised turnaround. BlackBerry, which has struggled to claw back market share from the likes of Apple Inc's iPhone, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's Galaxy phones and other devices powered by Google Inc's Android operating system, reported a loss in the fiscal first quarter ended June 1, and sales of its make-or-break new line of devices were softer than expected.

Licensing partners already are sold on Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy," with Hasbro and Sideshow Collectibles among the notable companies already locked down to create merchandise around the the space-set superhero actioner. While the film has just gone into production, under the direction of James Gunn ("Super"), Disney Consumer Products used the Licensing Expo, in Las Vegas, this week to announce that Hasbro will create toys, while Sideshow Collectibles will produce high-end statues, and Disguise will make Halloween costumes based on the film's characters, that include Star Lord's Peter Quill, Gamora, Drax, Groot and Rocket Raccoon.